Having an effective preventative maintenance program in place plays an important part when it comes to facility management. It also helps to keep equipment functioning properly/efficiently as well as ensure the safety of the equipment operator(s). Here we see Garage technician James Arieta performing regularly scheduled preventative maintenance work on one of Sanitation District Vactor … Continued
The California Department of Transportation (CalTRans) designated contractor is scheduled to install permanent thermoplastic pavement paint at the Central San Rafael exit (NB 101) on April 11, 2023, from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. The offramp will be closed during this time. In addition, CalTrans designated contactor will close two lanes on the Second Street … Continued
By: JC Agcaoili, Assistant Engineer Construction on the Freitas Parkway Sidewalk Replacement began on Monday, April 3rd, 2023. The City’s contractor, Sierra’s Concrete, has set up traffic control and pedestrian detour signs to ensure an accessible path of travel during construction. The goal of this project is to maximize budget by focusing on replacing the … Continued
The recent onslaught of storms has created several fallen tree and limb debris around the City for the Parks Department to address. Below is a photo of an acacia tree that had fallen in Boyd Park and took out some large branches on a nearby camphor tree. Parks Division crew members Camilo Bayot, Nathan Momsen, … Continued
Manholes are mainly used for maintenance work, but manhole covers provide an important safety function by preventing anything or anyone from falling in. It’s important to repair any damage that may occur to them as well as keeping them well maintained. Recently, a manhole cover along East Francisco Blvd sustained some damage and was in … Continued
PG&E’s subcontractor, Veteran Pipeline Construction (VPI), will be performing electrical utility work by 514 4th St on Sunday 4/2 from approximately 4PM – 5AM. Work includes installing an underground service, and replacing a utility pole. The work requires power to be shut off to the adjacent businesses so work is happening at night to minimize … Continued
PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services, will be performing electrical utility work on Larkspur St and Belvedere St to install streetlight wires for the City’s lighting project. The night work is schedule for Saturday, 4/1 from approximately 9 P.M to 6 A.M. The work requires commercial business power to be shut off so the work is … Continued
MMWD’s sub-contractor, WK McClellan, will be temporarily closing the road by 227 Southern Heights Blvd to complete pavement restoration for a water line leak repair. The road closure will happen Thursday March 30, from approximately 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
This week’s recent rainstorms has kept DPW staff busy assessing citywide damage and handling post storm cleaning up. DPW Streets Department staff members Tyler Nord, Everado Torres and Arturo Tinoco are seen here removing a fence that had blown into a City drainage ditch during this week’s storms.
Fleet maintenance is an integral component to make sure vehicles are safe to drive. In the photo, Garage Technician Angel Lopez is shown performing the replacement of the automatic transmission filter which is an important component that is replaced during a transmission fluid service to keep the transmission operating in optimal condition. The vehicle maintenance staff … Continued
